Open Petition since 6th March 2026

Ban anyone convicted of terrorism offences from standing for public office - 205,458 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 206,387 - 40 added in the past 24hrs)

Introduce a new legal disqualification so people convicted of terrorism offences (in the UK or abroad) cannot stand as candidates or hold elected office, including local councils.

Scheduled Debate: This petition is scheduled to be debated on 6th July 2026

The Government responsed to this petition on 6th May 2026 (View Full Response)
We currently have no plans to change the disqualification criteria for these offences. We keep the UK’s broader counter terrorism framework under constant review to ensure it is fit for purpose.

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Open Petition since 8th April 2026

Ban and stop the “15 minute cities” initiative in the UK - 11,423 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 11,754 - 6 added in the past 24hrs)

Ban the “15 minute cities” initiative which is happening in places such as Oxford immediately and stop all councils immediately from implementing such schemes for which there is no national mandate.

The Government responsed to this petition on 16th June 2026 (View Full Response)
The 15-minute cities concept is not national policy. Local authorities can set planning and transport policies locally through the normal democratic process. The Government has no plans to intervene.

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Open Petition since 9th April 2026

Require accessible changing benches for disabled children in public venues - 11,601 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 11,649 - 4 added in the past 24hrs)

Introduce requirements for large public venues such as supermarkets and family attractions to provide accessible changing benches so disabled children who outgrow baby changing tables can be safely changed in public places

The Government responsed to this petition on 22nd June 2026 (View Full Response)
Provision for Changing Places toilets in larger public buildings is made through Building Regulations; we will keep standards under review but have no plans for regulatory change at this time.

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Open Petition since 27th February 2026

Legally require all councillors & mayors to speak proficient English - 11,473 Signatures

(Estimated Final Signatures: 11,567 - 11 added in the past 24hrs)

There’s no legal requirement for councillors/mayors to be proficient in English. This can lead to communication barriers in meetings and with constituents. This petition calls for mandatory English fluency for these roles.

The Government responsed to this petition on 20th April 2026 (View Full Response)
Government expects local authority public meetings not to be conducted in foreign languages. Local authorities are already empowered to offer training for their members where they feel it necessary.

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Closed Petition closed 18th September 2019

Make 'netting' hedgerows to prevent birds from nesting a criminal offence. - Final Signatures: 365,508

Developers, and other interested parties are circumventing laws protecting birds by 'netting' hedgerows to prevent birds from nesting.

This facilitates the uprooting of hedgerows which aid biodiversity and provide the only remaining nesting sites for birds, whose numbers are in sharp decline.

Debate: This petition was debated in Westminster Hall on 13th May 2019

The Government responsed to this petition on 4th November 2019 (View Full Response)
Causing suffering to birds is already criminal. Planning authorities have enforceable powers to protect bird habitats and will soon be able to mandate that developers provide biodiversity net gain.

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Closed Petition closed 1st August 2019

Abolish leasehold - Final Signatures: 31,830

Millions are trapped in this antiquated draconian leasehold system.

This is a “feudal” form of land ownership.

It is about time we Abolished Leasehold once and for all.

The Government responsed to this petition on 21st February 2019 (View Full Response)
The Government is committed to reforming the leasehold system so it is fit for purpose, fairer and more transparent for consumers. We also want to ensure that commonhold is a viable alternative.

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Closed Petition closed 25th October 2019

Outlaw planning applications that include removal of mature trees or hedgerows. - Final Signatures: 10,640

People have been horrified by the outbreak of nets on healthy trees and hedges to stop birds nesting. It's not the nets that are the problem, but the planned removal of the important trees and hedges. Mature trees are vital for air quality and to absorb carbon. They need to stay there.

The Government responsed to this petition on 3rd October 2019 (View Full Response)
Trees and hedges provide vital beauty, wildlife, health and wellbeing benefits. Acute housing need means we cannot save every tree or hedge, but we will make net gains for biodiversity mandatory.

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Closed Petition closed 6th November 2019

Abolish imprisonment as a penalty for non-payment of Council Tax. - Final Signatures: 12,718

I was shocked to learn that hundreds of people a year are sent to prison for non-payment of council tax, often because the law is wrongly applied by magistrates, up and down the country.

This affects the poorest in society and often women, left with unmanageable debts. The wealthy are unaffected.

The Government responsed to this petition on 8th October 2019 (View Full Response)
Committal to prison for non-payment of council tax can only occur where the court is satisfied that the debt is due to the wilful refusal or culpable neglect of the liable individual.

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Closed Petition closed 6th November 2019

Revoke planning permission to build on the site of the Battle of Bosworth. - Final Signatures: 11,475

The Battle of Bosworth in 1485 was a critical point in history, ending Plantagenet rule and ushering in the Tudor dynasty. Planning permission has been granted to Horiba Mira to build a car test track across part of the registered battlefield site, destroying not only archaeology and the landscape.

The Government responsed to this petition on 4th July 2019 (View Full Response)
The Secretary of State has received a request to revoke planning permission and will decide whether to intervene having regard to the development plan and any other material considerations.

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Closed Petition closed 1st September 2018

Require local authorities to adopt all Public Open Space and roads on estates - Final Signatures: 11,717

Local authorities are avoiding increasing their grounds maintenance responsibilities on new private estates by requiring developers to form management companies to deal with the maintenance long term. These management fees are an extra tax on hard working families. Councils should adopt the land.

The Government responsed to this petition on 13th November 2018 (View Full Response)
The Government understands the petitioners’ concerns over fees charged for the upkeep of public open spaces and roads and will look to ensure that any charges are justified, fair and transparent.

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